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Prepare for the User Interface Challenge

IQ clawbot holding a question mark

An Interface to Grab and Lift!

In the User Interface Challenge, you need to program your robot so that a user can use the Check, Up, and Down buttons on the brain to pick up a variety of objects.

Your user interface for controlling the Clawbot will need:

  • A button or buttons for opening the claw

  • A button or buttons for closing the claw

  • A button or buttons for raising the arm

  • A button or buttons for lowering the arm

To complete the challenge you will need:

  • A Clawbot

  • Objects to be picked up: an empty can or water bottle, a VEX cube, an unused piece from the VEX kit, or anything else that your teacher can provide